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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.58, 239.57 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.58, 239.57 and 134.17 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.58 : 239.57 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.58/239.57 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.58x = 239.57 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.58x = 32,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143.11/173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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